Underplayed Gems

Lifeless Planet (2014)

Lifeless Planet cover
Developer
Stage 2 Studios
Publisher
Serenity Forge, Stage 2 Studios, Lace Games
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One
Genres
Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 38 player ratings
Where to get it
PlayStation Store

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How it feels

A slow, contemplative journey across a barren alien landscape, mixing isolation and quiet puzzle solving with a lingering sense of dread and wonder.

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About

Lifeless Planet was inspired by Cold War era science fiction stories, posing questions about humankind's desire for space travel. What if you journeyed across the galaxy to another planet, only to find humans had already been there? What kind of person would sign up for a one-way mission, leaving behind planet Earth and everyone they've ever known and love... to go in search of an Earth-like planet? Equipped with a limited-use jet-pack and a mobile robotic arm, the player must use wits and skill to solve puzzles, unravel the mystery, and survive the Lifeless Planet!

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